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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 929.94 and 551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 929.94 and 551.44 is: 825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 929.94 = 551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/929.94 = 551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 929.94 × 551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 512,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,806.11/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.88

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